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Old 12-14-2009 | 09:59 PM
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Default RE: Best way to simulate polished aluminum?

Trent;

I am also Building a Large Scale P-51, at first I was going to Paint it with Behr Latex Aluminum; but after seeing your Mustang I like the results you got with that stuff from ALSA; I went to their Web Site, it sells here in the US; but I noticed not only the Killer Chrome Stuff that I presumed you use, but they offer a less shiny Chrome Product called Ghost Chrome; I am also presuming that the finish yopu got with the Killer Chrome was more shiny before you used the steel wool? I would think that the Ghost Chrome stuff gives the finish you have but without having to use Steel Wool, although using the steel wool gives the panels a more directional look, used, etc. Any comments would be appreciated.

Another question, the Black over the top surface of the Engine Cowl, in front of the canopy, is that sprayed on top of the Chrome Paint or before and masked off?

One more question; the Stars and Bars, decal or paint, and if painted, were they painted on top of the Chrome?

The Glossy Black Base Coat; did you use the one from ALSA?

And finally(sorry for all the questions) did you or will you be using a Top Coat, ALSA as well?

Thanks a bunch, Doug.